rare earth upsides can help beckon foreign capital

Rare earth upsides can help beckon foreign capital

Vietnam can utilise its abundant reserves of rare earth materials to lure in high-tech foreign investments.
fashion names face off for new slice

Fashion names face off for new slice

Due to struggles in overseas markets, Vietnam has become a promising land for both local and foreign fashion brands to face off in a market rife with fierce competition.
fragmented system hinders agri exports

Fragmented system hinders agri-exports

Vietnam’s exported agricultural products are struggling to compete with other countries due to high logistics costs and dependence on foreign carriers.
delays still apparent despite progress

Delays still apparent despite progress

While the public investment spending rate in the first half of the year was much better than the same period last year, some transport infrastructure projects were still implemented too slowly compared to the set plan.
guidance necessary for the new vat plan

Guidance necessary for the new VAT plan

Businesses are expecting another VAT reduction of 2 per cent from this month, along with clear guidance documents to ensure favourable implementation.
myriad of issues hinder livestock firms

Myriad of issues hinder livestock firms

Rampantly smuggled meat and a soar in livestock production costs have exhausted some businesses, and some associations are crying out for help as a result.
vietnam tasked with gaining fdi edge

Vietnam tasked with gaining FDI edge

Boosting both the quality and quantity of foreign investment is being called an imperative for Vietnam as it attempts to improve on 2023 results so far.
carmakers keen on extension of sct pay

Carmakers keen on extension of SCT pay

The Ministry of Finance has sent to the Ministry of Justice a dossier on the extension of special consumption tax for domestically manufactured cars incurred from June-September 2023, until November 20.
legislators seek to reinforce protection of personal data

Legislators seek to reinforce protection of personal data

The addition of provisions on buying and selling private information is expected to be a robust sanction to protect the personal data of consumers in Vietnam.
eco friendly production in lead for aid

Eco-friendly production in lead for aid

The Vietnamese government will offer financial support to agricultural projects in the hope of luring more players into the sector.
americans dreaming of new ventures

Americans dreaming of new ventures

The arrival of some of the largest American companies to Vietnam last week has cracked open new potential for investing opportunities in a range of areas.
auto makers project bumpy years ahead

Auto makers project bumpy years ahead

Car manufacturers are calling for the reinstatement of measures used during the pandemic in order to help boost flagging vehicle sales.
price management tweaks urged for petrol retailers

Price management tweaks urged for petrol retailers

Petrol retailers and industry insiders are calling for a change in the state management of fuel to ensure businesses can stay afloat.
vendors forced out with tax tightening

Vendors forced out with tax tightening

Tightening tax collection rules in regards to online sellers will likely force out amateur vendors that cut corners to make quick money via e-commerce.
flexible diplomacy across all fronts

Flexible diplomacy across all fronts

Vietnam’s economy has weathered difficulties to reach where it is today. Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu spoke with VIR’s Thanh Tung about how economic diplomacy has contributed to national development in 2022.